The Little Book of Ikigai: The secret Japanese way to live a happy and long life
Sep 2017 · Hachette UK
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Find out how to live a long and happy life thanks to the ikigai miracle.
Japanese men's longevity ranks 4th in the world, while Japanese women's ranks 2nd. Perhaps this comes as no surprise when you know that the Japanese understanding of ikigai is embedded in daily life, careers, relationships, and hobbies.
Neuroscientist and bestselling Japanese writer Ken Mogi shares personal insight and scientific research to provide a colourful narrative of Japanese culture and history along the way.
He identifies five key pillars to ikigai:
1: Starting small
2: Releasing yourself
3: Harmony and sustainability
4: The joy of little things
5:Being in the here and now
Find fulfilment, joy and mindfulness in everything you do with the ikigai way.
Japanese men's longevity ranks 4th in the world, while Japanese women's ranks 2nd. Perhaps this comes as no surprise when you know that the Japanese understanding of ikigai is embedded in daily life, careers, relationships, and hobbies.
Neuroscientist and bestselling Japanese writer Ken Mogi shares personal insight and scientific research to provide a colourful narrative of Japanese culture and history along the way.
He identifies five key pillars to ikigai:
1: Starting small
2: Releasing yourself
3: Harmony and sustainability
4: The joy of little things
5:Being in the here and now
Find fulfilment, joy and mindfulness in everything you do with the ikigai way.
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4.5
42 reviews
Milena
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December 7, 2017
Beautifully simple yet inspiring. Each presented example showed how life can be simplified with just a little bit of humbleness and self-determination. Great start on the path to own ikigai. Definitely a must-read for someone who does not seek a guide, but an inspiration to finding one's own self-happiness.
5 people found this review helpful
Constantinos Chaidalis
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August 9, 2019
really enjotable. not the self help cheasy book you might expect. just full of little facts to make a point. and it does leave a nice aftertaste.
6 people found this review helpful
Qin Jamil
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July 29, 2019
A good light read for self discovering & to reset your mind especially from all the unwarranted pressure coming from social media
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About the author
Ken Mogi is a neuroscientist, writer and broadcaster based in Tokyo. He has published more than 30 papers on cognitive and neurosciences, and over 100 books in Japan covering popular science, essay, criticism and self-help. His books have sold close to 1 million copies. He is the author of the global bestseller The Little Book of Ikigai.
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